How to Prepare and Cook Broccoli Rabe
Look for broccoli rabe that has crisp, bright green leaves., Rinse the broccoli rabe in a bowl of cold water., Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli rabe stems.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look for broccoli rabe that has crisp
Avoid wilted or yellowing broccoli rabe and broccoli rabe that has any dark patches or slime. -
Step 2: bright green leaves.
If necessary, drain the water and repeat the process until the broccoli rabe is free of dirt.
Do not wash broccoli rabe until just before you are ready to use it to avoid mold and decay. , You do not need to peel the stems of broccoli rabe.
If desired, you can cut the stems off the broccoli rabe up to the bottom of the leaf.
Stems can be chopped and cooked a few minutes longer than the leaves.
Stems of broccoli rabe can also be discarded and only the leaves and buds prepared and eaten. -
Step 3: Rinse the broccoli rabe in a bowl of cold water.
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Step 4: Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli rabe stems.
Detailed Guide
Avoid wilted or yellowing broccoli rabe and broccoli rabe that has any dark patches or slime.
If necessary, drain the water and repeat the process until the broccoli rabe is free of dirt.
Do not wash broccoli rabe until just before you are ready to use it to avoid mold and decay. , You do not need to peel the stems of broccoli rabe.
If desired, you can cut the stems off the broccoli rabe up to the bottom of the leaf.
Stems can be chopped and cooked a few minutes longer than the leaves.
Stems of broccoli rabe can also be discarded and only the leaves and buds prepared and eaten.
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